Procurement Intern

GAF•Parsippany, NJ

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About The Position

GAF is looking for a Supply Chain Procurement Intern who will support the Procurement Team in sourcing, negotiating, and procurement of Raw Materials. The intern will gain practical experience in supply chain management, vendor negotiations, data analytics, and procurement strategies. The intern would be responsible for joining the Residential Procurement team and working to enhance procurement systems and processes that ultimately bring value to the customer as well as supporting GAF’s profitability. The Supply Chain Procurement internship will have split responsibilities in the day-to-day procurement process which keeps the business operational, as well as project based assignments to bring efficiency and service improvements to the operation.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering Finance, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive, etc.).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team.
Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, without visa sponsorship now and in the future.
Transportation, F-1 and HB-1 visa sponsorship will not be provided in association with these positions.

Responsibilities

Support the procurement team in Procurement activities.
Assist in the preparation of Procurement contract negotiations.
Help maintain and update supplier information and procurement records.
Communicate with external suppliers and internal stakeholders, as needed.
Assist in evaluating and selecting suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery performance.
Help resolve issues related to deliveries, invoicing, and payment discrepancies.
Assist in analyzing procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
Prepare reports on procurement activities and supplier performance.
Support the team in monitoring inventory levels at plants and terminals.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.
Provide suggestions for improving procurement policies and procedures.
Engagement and integration with all areas within the Supply Chain as well as other departments within the company to bring projects and assignments to successful implementation and adoption.